Accounting in Health Care

16-credit Technical Certificate

Healthcare accountants are required to have specialized knowledge of the healthcare industry. They are charged with keeping financial records in order for organizations such as medical clinics, hospitals and health insurance companies. Learn basic accounting concepts and healthcare terminology and how to apply the accounting knowledge in the healthcare industry.

Some credits earned in Accounting in Health Care may be applied toward degree and diploma programs within WCTC’s School of Business.

Total Semester Credits

6

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101-111 Accounting I - Principles

Learn the basic account cycle for both service and merchandising businesses. Discuss cash control, banking transactions, sales tax and payroll. This course is designed for those without an accounting background or for those needing a refresher. Supplemental audiovisual and handout materials are available.

106-110 Microcomputer Bus Apps I

Discover basic features of the various Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Through a hands-on approach, learn essential computer concepts, including file management, and use of the Windows operating system and Internet. Emphasis will be placed on proper formatting, spelling and grammar.

501-101 Medical Terminology

Develop an understanding of medical terminology by breaking related words into prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Practice the formation, analysis, and reconstruction of terms, and learn correct spellings, definitions and pronunciations. Become familiar with the operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, and systemic and surgical terminology.

101-113 Accounting II - Principles

Study account groups for their problems of composition, valuation, recognition, and appropriate accounting treatment at a basic level. Explore partnerships and corporations as well as financial statement analysis techniques. Do basic accounting problems and use a practice set to summarize principles used in Accounting I and II and to become familiar with systems procedures.

501-104 Healthcare Customer Serv.

Discuss the principles of customer service used by healthcare workers, including confidentiality, professionalism, and written and oral communication skills. Investigate healthcare systems, safety standards and workforce dynamics.

Credit Transfer Opportunities

WCTC has agreements with local high schools and various four-year colleges and universities that enable students to transition more seamlessly from high school to WCTC to four-year colleges. Transcripted credit agreements provide high school students the opportunity to take WCTC courses at their high schools. Agreements with four-year colleges enable WCTC graduates in selected programs to transfer credits, often at junior-level standing. Agreements currently in place for this program are listed below.

High School Transfer Opportunities

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WCTC Credits Awarded

Four Year College Transfer Opportunities

There are currently no college credit agreements for Accounting in Health Care. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

UW-System Credit Transfer

If you are interested in attending a UW-campus, you should contact a transfer representative at the campus you plan to attend. You may also check credit transfer agreements between WCTC and the UW System to tell you which specific courses and general education classes may be accepted.

Important Cautionary Note:
This information is intended as a general description. Please verify the availability and details of the program that interests you with the transfer coordinator at the receiving institution.